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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1974
Page
1
A reflective discussion on institutional viability amid 1970s strain. Questions about private values under pressure, public sharing limits, and whether tradition sustains decaying systems. Observations note ease of aligning with Texas intellectual currents over Eastern pragmatic conservatism in Cameron.
F M L hosted a Durban student and two Mary Harden-Baylor players in a Thursday visit. The piece notesTexas Almanacs selling in Ohio and California and highlights Texas' international role with delegations to West Germany and Japan. It frames Texan identity as global in the era of Comet Kohoutek.
A Sanity hearing in Judge John C. Patterson's 82nd District Court ended without a verdict as jurors were discharged. Douglas MacArthur Stuart, 26, of Marlin, faced indictment for the August 21 murders of Falls County Deputies Dean Humphus and Elbert Watkins, who were killed during a house visit to transport him to a psychiatric center in Waco.
County commissioners weighed bids for county needs as shortages and higher prices hit most commodities. An asphalt price of 22 cents per gallon drew concern amid escalation clauses allowing price variation without notice. One commissioner lamented tankers off the coast lacking unloading space.
Rockdale police pursue investigations into a tire slashing spree that left over 35 tires flattened in the western city area. Most damage occurred on Streets with some incidents in driveways and 12 tires on three cars slashed at the high school lot. Police Chief Truman White said the spree caused thousands of dollars in damage.
Texas Education Agency officials and the Department of Health, Education and Welfare recommended full accreditation for Caldwell schools after visiting classrooms, administrators, and reviewing trustee minutes and policy statements. Supt. Jack Faulds praised the community for improving schools physically and academically.
Temple elementary classes begin at 8:30 a.m. to reduce risk to young students traveling to school. The change adds 15 minutes to the usual 8:15 a.m. start for elementary grades only. Secondary schools keep regular start times and all schools dismiss at usual times.
The Robertson County Community Hospital was notified by Congressman Olin Teague that a $100,000 Economic Development Administration grant has been funded. Together with $25,000 local funds, the grant will fund improvements to meet life safety code requirements set by the State Department of Health.
Milam County March of Dimes announces a 7500 dollar campaign goal for 1974 led by campaign chair Mrs. Florence Meissner at an organizational meeting. Attendees included Darrall Walker Bob Burnett Don Jones and teens seeking the 1974 campaign queen with prize money for top fundraisers while noting local child health efforts and a McDaniel infant hospital case in Dallas.
Filing for the Democratic and Republican primaries scheduled for May 4 opened last week. A developing race features James L. Parke challenging incumbent LaVert McKinney for Pct. 2 commissioner. Other incumbents filing include Pct. 1 JP Jess Brock Pct. 2 JP William Pagach Pct. 8 JP Howard Buchanan County Judge O B Harden County Clerk Wayne Wieser District Clerk Grady Allen and Pct. 4 Commissioner Dalton Caffey.
Roland A. Wachel becomes a conservation technician at the Cameron Soil Conservation Service field office. A Bremond High School graduate of 1963 and Falls County native, he began SCS work in Franklin in November 1966. His wife Kathy teaches high school math at Bremond.
Six new directors have been elected to the Cameron Chamber of Commerce board for a three year term beginning March 1. The newcomers are Billy McCutchen Charles McGregor Bill Case Douglas Buck James Hudson and Derwood Cobb. Six officers will be elected in February and six more directors will serve one year. Other directors on the board include Ed Laywell L W Stroup Jr Jim Lafferty Henry Litzman Albert Hajovsky Jack Chubb Narvie Caperton John B Henderson Jr Henry Liebman G udie Smith Richard Williams and Milton Wright.
The Texas Highway Commission declares a statewide 55 mph speed limit effective 12:00 a.m. Sunday January 20. Federal funds depend on the limit, tied to the Emergency Highway Energy Conservation Act. Signs will be replaced and posted, with monthly reports to evaluate continuing the limit.
Hollywood rushes major releases before the New Year deadline as Papillon The Way We Were The Sting The Day of the Dolphin and The Exorcist drive a strong Oscar race. Contenders for best actor include Redford Scott Segal Lemon and Brando with Streisand Jackson Mason Burstyn likely in best actress. The Exorcist boosts best film and director hopes as Friedkin faces possible back to back wins. Valenti notes overseas earnings rising due to global distribution strength.
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